SPB Family Newsletter
Week of November 26, 2018
Mission Statement
The Eucharistic community of Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
focuses on Christ-centered values and develops the unique potential of each student
through a rigorous and engaging curriculum.
Calendar of Events
Sunday
Red Cross Blood Drive--8:00 am-1:30 pm
Monday
Hillcrest Rotary Visits Grade 3
STEM Club Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday
WE GIVE CATHOLIC
Student Council Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
GCCTM 6th Grade Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
Wednesday
All School Mass--9:00 am
D.A.R.E. Graduation--10:00 am
Starry Knights Art Club--2:30-3:30 pm
Thursday
2nd Grade Brownies--2:30-4:00 pm
GCCTM 5th Grade Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
Ladies Night Out--7:30 pm
Friday
Young Rembrandts--2:30-3:40 pm
Save the Date: Join us for #weGiveCatholic on November 27
SPB Youth Group--Black Friday Babysitting
Need some kid-free time to shop on Black Friday, time to clean up the Thanksgiving mess, or get started on the Christmas decorating? Don't forget to sign your kids up for some fun with the Youth Group with donuts, games, crafts, and Christmas movies this Friday from 7:30am-12:30pm in the Youth Group room, located in the Rectory. PJs, blankets, and pillows are welcomed! Have kids stay as much or as little as you need! Only $5 per kid/ per hour, and all proceeds go to the many Youth Group Adventures. Open to children of ALL ages. Email Ms. Mickol at emickol@saintpaschal.com to RSVP.
Music Department News
Coming soon! The Junior High Choir and 5-8th grade Band Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 6th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm in O'Brien Hall. For the daytime concert, all students are asked to dress in regular school uniforms. For the evening concert, Junior High students are asked to dress in dressy black and white outfits. Khaki pants are also acceptable! 5th and 6th grade band students should wear dressy clothes. No jeans or sneakers, please. Band students should report to O'Brien Hall at 6:30 pm for the evening concert in order to warm up and tune their instruments.
Coming soon! The Primary Grades Christmas Concert is Wednesday, December 12th at 1:15 pm and 7:00 pm in the church. All kindergarten through third grade students are involved and expected to participate in this wonderful tradition! Students are asked to dress in school uniform for the daytime performance and to dress up for the evening performance!
Seeking Distinguished Graduate Nominations
Do you know a “Distinguished Graduate” of Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School? If so, please nominate him or her for the Distinguished Graduate Award to be announced at the closing Mass for Catholic Schools Week on Friday, February 1, 2019. To be eligible, the nominee should have graduated from Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School at least ten years ago. The award recipient will be selected based on his or her contribution to the community, society, and the Catholic Church. Our school will accept nominations until December 15, 2018. The nomination form can be found below or on our school website under Quick Links.
Looking for Math tutors
Playground/Lunchroom Supervision-Grades 3, 4, 5
The links to sign up for playground/lunchroom supervision for parents/guardians of students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are now live!
We are asking that each family (mom, dad, grandma, etc.) choose at least two days to volunteer for the month of December for 5th grade (only two slots open!), January for 4th grade, or February for 3rd grade, each time slot being 11:00-1:00. If you have a child in another grade level, but would find the time to help, please feel free to fill one of the open slots. We are always grateful for the help!
This is a great way for you to interact with your child and his/her classmates during the school day! Lunch/Recess Volunteers should arrive to school at 11:00 and check in at the office. Duties will include supervising students at recess, escorting students to the cafeteria from recess, and supervising in the cafeteria. Volunteers will be with one teacher and two "core" volunteers each day to help direct. Remember that after your two volunteer time slots, you are done for the year, as each month is assigned to a different grade.
Thank you again for your time and service to the students and teachers of SPB! Simply click on the grade level link to pick a time convenient for you: Grade 5 , Grade 4 , or Grade 3.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
St. Paschal Wellness Ministry will be a hosting a Blood Drive this Thanksgiving weekend . . . on Sunday, November 25th, from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Eymard Room.
The American Red Cross reports that 21,000 fewer blood donations came in than were needed to fill hospital needs during September & October. And now, heading into the busy holiday season, the shortfall will be even worse! But the Red Cross is offering some special incentives In an effort to alleviate this problem. Not only will SPB School receive $10 in grant money for each unit of blood collected at this drive, every donor will receive a $5 Amazon gift card as well!
Please help save lives by joining us this Sunday. And THANKS for GIVING . . . blood!
Lifetouch Shutterfly Offer
Many of our families have already taken advantage of the free Shutterfly photo book offer by ordering online.
- FREE 8x8 Shutterfly photo book
- One-time FREE digital image in your Shutterfly account
- FREE shipping when ordering on Mylifetouch.com
Please click on this downloadable flyer for complete information.
What's in the Folder Today?
Flash Masses Schedule-Mark Your Calendars!
Grade 8 - December 16 - 10:00 am Mass
Grade 3 - January 13 - 10:00 am Mass **Change of time
Grade 1 - February 24 - 10:00 am Mass
Grade 2 - March 17 - 10:00 am Mass
Grade 7 - April 14 - 8 am Mass
Have you signed up for Marriage Encounter Weekend?
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a Weekend event at Saint Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights on January 19 & 20, 2019, here on campus. This in-Parish event provides guidance on improving communication and enriching marriages. Apply online: www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org
Organizational News
PTO Christmas Gift Program
Each teacher or staff member will receive a personalized card which will list all of the family names that contributed to their gift.
To participate, please click here. Enter gift amounts by the corresponding recipient name and submit. Send one check payable to the St. Paschal Baylon PTO in the total amount of your gifts. Route your payment to the attention of Kim Brandich c/o Emma Brandich, Room 3A. All payments are due by Monday, December 3rd. Late submissions will not be included.
The Jingle Bell Shop
The Jingle Bell Shop will be open for our children to shop for family members on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3, 4, and 5.
Many volunteer Elves are needed to assist our children!
AGAIN THIS YEAR- The shifts will be filled through Sign-Up Genius on a first come, first served basis. Please follow this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a5a822a6f58-jingle If you have any questions about the shop or are not able to access the sign-up link, please contact Nancy Dulzer at (216) 856-9249 or email at ndulzer@gmail.com
This is the Homeroom Schedule for each day.
Thank You from the Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who either attended or donated their time for the Holiday Craft Show. Once again, the day proved to be a success. We couldn't have done it without your support - Thank You!
Ladies Night Out
Box Tops
Our next Box Top dress down days will be Monday December 3rd and Tuesday December 4th. Also, please note that we can not count expired Box Tops.
Spirit Wear is Available for the Holidays
Get some of your Christmas shopping done by purchasing SPB Spiritwear and show your Green Knight Pride!!! All the items previously offered will be available as well as a few new clothing designs and cold-weather gear. We also will be selling sport water bottles for your winter athletes. The Spiritwear Website will only be open from Nov. 16th - Dec. 7 so get your orders in early. Online orders will be printed and delivered to school 10 days later.
If you prefer to get your items more quickly, we will have a pop up shop at Ladies Night on 11/29 although it will have limited inventory.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristie Krebs, Katie Terman, or Ersuela Marquart. You don’t want to miss out!
Community News
You may click on the following links for more information on events in our local communities.